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LM12 AVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,936 mi
Last recorded141,936 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 141,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight knock from front suspension front

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,370 miles

Nearside brake pipes front to rear not able to see plastic under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2022 57,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside brake pipes front to rear not able to see plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,178 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,987 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LM12 AVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM12 AVR registered?

LM12 AVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LM12 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 AVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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